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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning passes in the third quarter of their game Sunday afternoon at Reliant Stadium in Houston TX. The Colts defeated the Texans 35-27. (Matt Kryger / The Indianapolis Star)

MANNING16 107658 01/12/05 SAM RICHE / THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR:Peyton Manning, lower right, with childhood, and lifelong friends, (clockwise from top left) Richard Mopntgomery, his brother Cooper Manning, Peyton Manning, and Baldwin Montgomery. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback, and reigning NFL MVP Peyton Manning grew up in New Orleans with his older brother Cooper Manning and younger brother Eli Manning (also now in the NFL). Here we explore Peyton's hometown, his old high school, his old hang-outs and talk to people, like his old football coach, who had influence on his life before college. These photos are from New Orleans, January 10 and Jan 11, 2005. Sam Riche Indianapolis Star

:A young Peyton Manning, left, and his older brother Cooper Manning, right, when they played together in high school at Isidore Newman School. Peyton wore the #14 jersey, and his brother wore #18 until Coopers football career was cut short by his spinal condition, then Peyton took the #18, which he still wears today, in part to honor his older brother. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback, and reigning NFL MVP Peyton Manning grew up in New Orleans with his older brother Cooper Manning and younger brother Eli Manning (also now in the NFL). Here we explore Peyton's hometown, his old high school, his old hang-outs and talk to people, like his old football coach, who had influence on his life before college. These photos are from New Orleans, January 10 and Jan 11, 2005. Sam Riche Indianapolis Star

FILE--Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning looks downfield for a receiver in this Aug. 30, 1997 photo, against Texas Tech in Knoxville. Manning is a top draft pick in the NFL draft scheduled for Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 1998.(AP Photo/KD Lawson) KD LAWSON Associated Press

FILE -- Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning drops back to pass during the Volunteers' game against Southern Mississippi on Nov. 8, 1997 in Knoxville, Tenn. Manning says he doesn't care if Ryan Leaf goes No. 1 in the NFL draft. Ditto for Leaf. There's just no rivalry between the two quarterbacks who should go 1-2 on April 18, 1998. (AP Photo) MARK HUMPHREY Associated Press

Colts players Peyton Manning and Gary Brackett wait at midfield for the coin toss before the start of the game. The Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears match-up in Super Bowl XLI in Miami, FL on Sunday night, Feb 4, 2007. This is the Indianapolis Colts' first time in the Super Bowl. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star) Sam Riche Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis Colts' Dallas Clark is congratulated by Peyton Manning after his 3rd quarter touchdown. Indianapolis Colts traveled to Jacksonville, FL to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Thursday night, December 17, 2009. The Colts are now 14-0 are winning 35-31. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star) Sam Riche

9/23/01 --- Colts Peyton Manning runs uncontested in for a touchdown in the third quarter of their game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday afternoon at the RCA Dome. (Matt Kryger/Staff Photo) with story, File #62984 MATT KRYGER INI STAR

President Bush is presented with a football team jersey by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and head coach Tony Dungy, right, during a ceremony for the 2007 Superbowl Champions on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, April 23, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP

FACES TELL THE STORY: The long awaited announcement that quarterback Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts were parting ways was a very difficult one by both Manning, left, and team owner Jim Irsay, at the Colts Complex on W. 56th Street in Indianapolis on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Irsay said that it was "the conclusion of Peyton's playing career with the Colts" and he wanted to "honor all the incredible memories." Manning, who said he doesn't want to retire, said, "I still want to play. There's no other team I've ever wanted to play for. Nobody's had it better than I have, playing for the Indianapolis Colts these 14 years." He also said, "It's certainly been emotional. It's weighed heavy on my heart. But I am at peace with it." Charlie Nye / The Star Charlie Nye Indianapolis Star